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HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) vs Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)

Side by side comparison between HTC Nexus 9 vs Google Pixel 2 XL devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 2 XL X HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) 03Points
HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
8.9"
IPS

1536x2048

8
MP

1.6mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

6700
mAh

(Non removable)

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25Points Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB) Compare HTC Nexus 9 X
Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6"
POLED

1440x2880

12.2
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3520
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)

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Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)} 3 Advantages HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB) vs Pixel 2 XL (64GB)} 25 Advantages Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
+8.9"48%
Larger screen		vs6"
+6700 mAh90%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs3520 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
2.3GHz 64bit Dual-corevs+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
425 grams (14.88 ounces)vs+175 grams (6.13 ounces)143%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+P-OLEDAdvantage
P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
1536x2048 pixelsvs+1440x2880 pixels32%
Higher resolution screen
288 PPIvs+537 PPI86%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 12.2MP53%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.6MPvs+(front) 8MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougatvs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(4G LTE-A) 800 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
18 Common items in both devices
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
ModelNexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Other model namesHTC Google Nexus 9 WiFi, HTC VolantisGoogle Pixel 2 XL G011C, Google Pixel XL2, LG Taimen
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCGoogle
Release date11/3/201410/1/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)153.7 x 228.2 millimeters (6.05 x 8.98 in)76.7 x 157.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.22 in)
Weight425 grams (14.88 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDP-OLED
Screen size8.9" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1536x2048 pixels1440x2880 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)288 PPI537 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredAlways-On Display

🤖 Operating System

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
System versionAndroid 5.0 LollipopAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Chipset64bit: NVIDIA Tegra K1-6464bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 2.3GHz Denver (Dual-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForce Kepler MP192Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 206711 (v7)
Geekbench: 6055 (v4.4)
GFXBench: 13fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)64GB (54GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered800/75 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120fps (slow motion)
720p@240fps (slow motion)

📸 Front camera

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.6 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution1536x1024 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered25mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, DivXMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity6700 mAh3520 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10.5W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9.5 hoursfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
Call controlNot supportedVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingE-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
Ringtonesfeature not registeredPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Indigo Black, Lunar White, Sand
• HTC BoomSound
• Java framework		• Colors: Just Black, Black/White

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Nexus 9 (WiFi 16GB)Google Pixel 2 XL (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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